Buffet Entry Level Cook

Southland Casino Hotel; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Southland Casino is seeking a full-time Cook to join our kitchen team in West Memphis, Arkansas. You will prepare guest orders, follow recipe guidelines, and work with the serving team to ensure timely, high-quality meals.

The position offers an hourly wage of $15.00–$16.00 with weekly pay, plus benefits including training opportunities, employee discounts, and flexible schedules. No diploma required; minimum 6 months related experience is preferred, and candidates must be able to stand for long

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months related kitchen experience.
• Ability to read and understand recipes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Basic math skills for recipe measurements.
• No diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Follow supervisor’s assignments for food production and prepare food and beverage products for guests by following recipe guidelines, using proper preparation techniques, and sanitation guidelines.
• Set up, operate, and clean kitchen equipment according to correct procedures, as well as keeping workstations clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked.
• Work cooperatively with team members and management.
• Follow supervisor’s assignments for opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Reading recipes

Basic math

Education

No diploma required

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Gaming is searching for full-time Cooks to join our team at Southland Casino in West Memphis, Arkansas. As a Cook, you will partake in important food preparation for guest orders and communicate with serving team members. If you have a passion for the art of cooking, a flair for flavors, and a desire to work in a dynamic kitchen environment, join us in creating culinary delights that will leave a lasting impression on our guests.

Pay

$15.00 – $16.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What we offer

We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

• Follow supervisor’s assignments for food production and prepare food and beverage products for guests by following recipe guidelines, using proper preparation techniques, and sanitation guidelines
• Set up, operate, and clean kitchen equipment according to correct procedures, as well as keeping workstations clean, organized, sanitized, and sufficiently stocked
• Work cooperatively with team members and management
• Follow supervisor’s assignments for opening and closing procedures

More about you

• Ability to read and understand recipes and food abbreviations
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with a high level of attention to detail
• Ability to work as a team player, following procedures and taking directions
• Basic math skills, with the ability to calculate and follow recipe measurements
• Do you have a minimum of 6 months related experience
• No diploma required

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs or more
• Ability to stand for long periods while also bending, lifting, and reaching
• Ability to move rapidly and coordinate multiple orders
• Exposed to variable temperatures

Shift details

• Days
• Evenings
• M-F
• Weekends
• 8hr shift

Source: Hospitality Online